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Notice of Public Hearing
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Funds
Proposed Use of 2019 Funds, project cancellation and reallocation of 2018 funds, and amendments to
the 2016 and 2018 Action Plans.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 1st day of October, 2018 at 7:00 pm
as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the Council Chambers of Renton City Hall,Seventh
Floor, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057,to provide an opportunity for public comment on the
allocation of CDBG funds. Public comment is requested on the proposed 2019 CDBG allocations, and
project cancellation and reallocation of 2018 funds, and amendments to the 2016 and 2018 Action
Plans.
2019 Funds
The City will receive an estimated $697,888 in 2019 CDBG funds. After contractual set asides covering
the King County administration and human service program costs, the amount available is estimated to
be $404,775, which the City is proposing to allocate as follows:
1) Planning and Administration: $69,789 or the maximum amount allowable to plan and
administer the CDBG program at 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton,WA 98057; and
2) Public Facilities and Improvements Program: The estimated balance of$334,986 is
proposed for public facilities and improvements.
The Public Facilities and Improvements Program for Downtown/South Renton (the "Downtown
Streetscape Improvements")will augment improvements already planned through the Downtown's
one-way conversion at Wells,Williams and Main Avenues. Intersection improvements and sidewalk
replacement are planned along S 3rd Street between Burnett and Main; Wells Avenue S between S 2nd
and 5th streets; Williams Avenue S between S 3rd and 5th streets; and Main Avenue S between S 2nd
and 3rd streets.The Downtown Streetscape Improvements can assist with improvements that will bring
the public realm of the blocks in between the intersections up to current standards that include level
and accessible sidewalk surfaces, better pedestrian-level lighting, additional trees and landscaping, and
essential street furniture. More than 51%of the service area's residents are low and moderate income.
The service area is primarily residential and includes Block Group 3, Census tract 253.01, and Block
Groups 1-3, Census tract 253.02.
2019 Contingency Plan. Should Renton's allocation increase, after funding planning and administration
to the maximum allowable amount, any increases in entitlement or recaptured funds will go to the
Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project. Any decreases in entitlement will decrease the amount
allocated to the Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project.
CDBG Program Income will be allocated to the Healthy Housing Program. Any Downtown Streetscape
Improvement Project funds not under contract by December 31, 2019, will be recaptured and
reallocated to the Healthy Housing Program.
For approximately every$15,000 in funding, Healthy Housing is proposing to replace the roof and
add/or improve ventilation to minimize moisture/mold issues for one household. Healthy Housing
clients will be selected from current Housing Repair Clients. Funds will be targeted to the Housing
Repair Clients residing in the Sunset area. If there are not enough households identified for Healthy
Housing services in that area after appropriate outreach is completed,then Housing Repair clients
citywide will be eligible for Healthy Housing services.
Modification of 2016 Action Plan. The City is proposing the amount of Community Development Block
Grant funds awarded in 2016 to Project 16753,the Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation and Facade
Improvement Loan Program be reduced from $392,475.77 to$76,320, with the remainder of the funds
going to the Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project.
Modification of 2018 Action Plan. The City is proposing to cancel Project C18352 Burnett Sidewalk
Improvements Project and move the$334,986 of CDBG funds to the new Renton Downtown
Streetscape Improvement project.
For more information on the proposed uses of CDBG funds, contact Cliff Long, Economic Development
Director, City of Renton at 425-430-6591, or clong@rentonwa.gov.
This notice is available in alternate formats upon request for individuals with disabilities. All interested
parties are invited to attend the public hearing and present written or oral comments regarding the
proposal. Renton City Hall is compliant with the American Disabilities Act, and interpretive services for
the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. Call (425)430-6510 for additional information.
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Jason A. Seth, CMC
City Clerk
Published in Renton Reporter
September 14, 2018
Account No.50650